Top Element Shard Farming Methods
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#1
Metal HatchetHatchet
Element Nodes
607–746
avg 676
#2
Stone PickPick1.25x
Element Nodes
585–724
avg 655
#3
Metal PickPick1.25x
Element Nodes
560–699
avg 630
#4
Stone HatchetHatchet
Element Nodes
456–594
avg 525
Node yields assume the base harvest HP from game data (e.g. 1000 for Redwood trees, 620 for Metal nodes). In-game, trees and rocks with bAllowHarvestHealthScalinghave per-instance HP that varies with the node's size, so actual yields per node will vary. The values shown represent the average.
Best Tool for Element Shard
Stone PickBest
from Element Nodes, ElementNode SecondaryMetal Hatchet
from Element Nodes, ElementNode SecondaryMetal Pick
from Element Nodes, ElementNode Secondary
Mining Drill
from Element Nodes, ElementNode SecondaryStone Hatchet
from Element Nodes, ElementNode SecondaryFull Rankings
Melee Levels
30Tamed levels invested in Melee Damage. More melee = more resources per hit. Max 73 levels after taming.
| # | Creature | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ankylosaurus | 2x | - |
| 2 |  Phoenix | 2x | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best dino for Element Shard in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Ankylosaurus is the best Element Shard farmer with a 2x gather multiplier from game data. The Phoenix is the runner-up with 2x.